Recreational Therapy

Do you ever picture or imagine yourself twenty years from now? I do! I once asked myself “What will be in my career?” I then wanted to know what I wanted to be when I grow up… a recreational therapist! Recreational therapists plan, direct, and coordinate recreation-based treatment programs for people with disabilities, injuries, or illnesses. These therapists use a variety of modalities, including arts and crafts; drama, music, and dance; sports and games; aquatics; and community outings to help maintain or improve a patient’s physical, social, and emotional well-being. Recreational therapists often do a lot of work for their patients. They assess patients’ needs through observations, medical records, tests, and discussions with other healthcare professionals, patients’ families, and patients. They also create treatment plans and programs that meet patients’ needs and interests. They also plant and implement interventions to prevent harm to a patient. Another thing they do is that they engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as exercise, games, and community outings.
Recreational therapists work in a variety of settings. Therapists often work in hospitals, abuse centers, outpatient rehabilitation centers, special education departments, parks, and recreation departments. They may use offices for
One of the skills is that a recreational therapist should be kind and empathetic when providing support to the patient and their families, who are patient, who are in par or under emotional stress. Recreational therapists must be able to plan, develop, and implement intervention programs in an effective manner. They also must be engaging and able to motivate patients to participate in a variety of therapeutic activities. Recreational therapists must also listen carefully to a patient’s problems and concerns. They can then determine an appropriate course of treatment for that